The Jean Heap Bursary

The SLL Jean Heap Research Bursary is open to anyone with an interest in light and lighting. Each year, applicants are asked to put forward their research proposal.

This year the bursary was awarded to Simone Bonavia for her research on the effect of spatial distribution of light on pupillary light reflex (PLR). Simone is currently a Lighting Designer and PhD researcher at UCL. 

Her proposal can be viewed below. 

Each year, a panel of expert judges look for a specific piece of lighting study or research designed for the benefit of SLL members and the industry as a whole. There is up to £4000 of funding available which is paid in 4 instalments, subject to the submission of progress reports.

Background and previous winners can be found on the SLL website.